Khmer ethnic culture festival closes

Bac Lieu (VNA) – The seventh
Culture, Sports and Tourism Festival of Khmer ethnic people in the 12 southern
localities wrapped up in the Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu on November 19.

Vice Chairman
of the provincial People’s Committee Vuong Phuong Nam said the three-day event has
left deep impression on visitors, accomplishing its purpose of promoting the
traditional culture of Khmer ethnic people and contribute to building the great
national unity.

Themed
"Preserve and Promote the Khmer Ethnic Culture to Meet Demand for
Sustainable Development of the Country", the festival featured a wide
range of activities, including folk games, art and musical performances,
costume shows, cuisine and sports competitions.

More than 600
artists were brought together at the festival. Particularly, nearly 300 artists
from art troupes in Ca Mau, Soc Trang, Tra Vinh, Hau Giang and Bac Lieu
provinces staged special performances at Khmer pagodas.

The eighth Khmer
festival is scheduled to be held in Ca Mau province in 2020.-VNA